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Sweeping irresistibly forward like some dream hybrid of Ziggy Stardust, Kashmir-era Zeppelin and German techno, U2's massive "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" launches this disc. Also included are tracks by Brandy (the Lenny Kravitz-produced "Where Are You Now?"), Seal ("Kiss from a Rose"), Eddi Reader ("Nobody Lives Without Love"), and The Devlins ("Crossing the River"). Michael Hutchence butchers Iggy Pop's "The Passenger," but The Offspring mines big fun from The Damned's "Smash It Up." --Jeff Bateman
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this has to be one of the greatest soundtracks ever. there are many truly outstanding gems here that somehow never gained recognition. at first i bought this cd just because i love u2's song and also kiss from a rose... i actually *regretted* buying this cd at first coz i was NOT familiar with most of the artists featured here.
however, after the first spin... god it's just so incredible that i can't believe that this is actually a soundtrack! like, how many soundtracks out there that is at least *half* decent? most of them have 1 or 2 songs that is listenable and the others are just (bad) fillers. not so with this one, baby.
the sound and theme of this soundtrack is very eery and shadowy... i'd say the songs really reflects the movie's atmosphere... of the industrial presence... the alleyways... and the perpetual sombre of gotham. not to say that this cd is very dark... on the contrary, the music seems to capture the movie's essence and that is incredible in itself.
although i bought this soundtrack on the strengh of the 2 songs i mentioned earlier, i soon found that the song "the hunter get captured by the game" by massive attack feat. tracey thorn is simply *superb* and the sheer power of the song is unbelievable. also i count nick cave's and the late michael hutchence's ("there is a light" and "the passenger") efforts as among the best this soundtrack have to offer. others worth mentioning are the devlin, pj harvey and sunny day real estate whom all left quite an impression on me.
all i can say is that this soundtrack is really, really amazing. i've had it since it first came out and until this day, it remains one of the most played cd i own. need i say anything more?
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Smith
Format:Audio CD
I got this disc years ago, and enjoyed it very frequently. Also, it was my introduction to Seal, and Kiss From A Rose is now one of my favorites. The opening track is kick-ass. And there are a few other winners in this compilation that make it deserving of a five star rating. Overall, it's pretty cool. Check it out.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This feels funny 'coz I never listened to Movie Soundtracks and didn't feel they were worth the time. Picked up on an impulse, this record more than changes that attitude.
Yes the movie was tedious but this soundtrack is fantastic!! An eclectic mix of moods and genres and with a lot of depth in terms of song quality, this CD is a fascinating listen.
U2's Hold Me... kickstarts this album and is one of the most memorable songs from the Irish Rockers in a long time. Brandy (with Lenny Kravitz) and PJ Harvey come up with some great music on tracks 3 and 2 respectively. Seal's kiss from a rose is as smooth as silk.
But to me the other standout track (apart from U2) is Massive Attack's "When the Hunter...". Dark moody and with some fantastic singing by Tracy Thorn, this is the CD's highpoint. The Offspring and Nick Cave along with Mazzy Star provide the other interesting moments.
All in All a great CD which is worth every cent you pay for it and then some more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is seriously one of the greatest soundtracks of all-time
I got this soundtrack when it came out and I was 11 at the time. I still listen to it to this day. I can't seriously name another soundtrack that has so many great tracks. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Josh B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great soundtrack
Good blend of songs of different genres, some only available on this album. Definitely worth the purchase, i would recommend this.
Published 6 months ago by merula
4.0 out of 5 stars
Riddle Me This, Batman; When Is A Soundtrack NOT a Soundtrack?
Answer: When over 60% of the songs on it are NOT included in the film at all. Seriously, watch the movie and count how many of the songs on this album actually appear in it ( the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Davidp.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Soundtrack
While this bouillabaisse of rock and hip-hop is out of place in a Batman film, there is no shortage of good tunes on this CD. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Endless Kitchen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Batman Forever
This is a awesome soundtrack it is fun and enjoyable to listen to. the best songs on this cd are all of them. if you have not listened to this cd then i recommend you do.
Published on December 23, 2010 by David A. Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars
Eddie Reader is WONDERFUL on a sucko album
The U2 song was the first one I deleted from the Ipod so I have no clue what the praise in the good reviews are about. Read more
Published on November 21, 2010 by Cleo
4.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST Thing to come from this Movie(?)
YES - The BEST Thing to come from the flim(don't bother w/ the flick)...
The Soundtrack Album, however, was a grand creation of the times - and still holds up as a fantastic... Read more
The Soundtrack Album, however, was a grand creation of the times - and still holds up as a fantastic... Read more
Published on July 25, 2010 by D. R. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like Glamorama in CD form
When they write the history books in the internet of the future, this will be remembered as the greatest record of the second half of the 90s, Radiohead can suck it. Read more
Published on October 16, 2009 by yrjoeyrammone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
I can not express how great the music is. The compilation of the music is amazing. Along with a great song by Michael Hutchence called The Passenger makes one inclined to want... Read more
Published on July 9, 2007 by Sean P. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
best soundtrack batman has to offer
after the popularity drop in folk themed songs that seemed to end in the mid 90's, warner brothers thought that they should turn right around and make a soundtrack more hip hop... Read more
Published on March 25, 2007
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